Tool & Die Maker

Dauch; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Tool & Die Maker in Wisconsin to plan and perform bench and machine operations for tool, die, fixture, gauge, and mechanism construction. The role requires layout, setup, and precision machining with CNC and manual equipment, along with interpreting complex drawings and specs.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality workmanship, establishing inspection methods, and operating a range of tooling and measuring instruments.

Qualifications

• Previous tool & die experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience using precision measuring instruments and test equipment.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Knowledge of tool manufacturing and tool setting processes.
• Ability to read drawings and prints.

Responsibilities

• Layout work and plan machining and bench procedures.
• Perform machining operations requiring setups of tooling and machines.
• Perform bench and assembly operations to fit, align, adjust, assemble and finish work.
• Create standard work process/procedure.
• Establish inspection methods to ensure process conformance.
• Perform precision machining using CNC and manual equipment.
• Produce quality product by reading process sheets, routings and part drawings, inspecting work using designated inspection equipment, performing mathematical calculations.
• Perform material handling duties to load/unload jobs in machine tool.
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge of tooling practices; set up, adjust, and operate machine shop equipment.
• Perform calculations with decimals and fractions and read precise measurements from drawings.

Skills

Previous tool & die experience

Dimensional/visual testing

Precision measuring instruments

Strong computer skills

Tool manufacturing processes

Read drawings and prints

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Job Posting Title

Tool & Die Maker

Job Description Summary

Plan, layout and perform all bench and machine operations to construct. Alter and repair intricately designed and constructed tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, machine attachments and mechanisms.

Job Description

• Layout work and plan machining and bench procedures.
• Perform machining operations requiring setups of tooling and machines to accurately perform various machining operations.
• Perform bench and assembly operations to fit, align, adjust, assemble and finish work.
• Create standard work process/procedure.
• Establish inspection methods to ensure process conformance.
• Perform precision machining using CNC and manual equipment.
• Produce quality product by reading process sheets, routings and part drawings, inspecting work using designated inspection equipment, performing mathematical calculations.
• Perform material handling duties required to load/unload jobs in machine tool.
• Consistently demonstrate a high degree of skill and extensive knowledge of tooling practices and applications; set up, adjust, and operate machine shop equipment.
• Ability to perform difficult/technical calculations with decimals and fractions, use and interpret a wide variety of precision measuring instruments and exacting measurements, work from complicated drawings and specifications.
• Accountable for quality workmanship and dimensional accuracy of assigned work in accordance with established procedures and standards; properly trained and informed personnel.
• Strong interpersonal skills needed to effectively support others in performing their duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to organize workflow and set priorities in accordance with established procedures and daily instructions.

Required Skills And Education

• Previous tool & die experience.
• Demonstrated experience making visual, dimensional, electrical, or mechanical tests of materials, processes, assemblies, or sub-assemblies.
• Demonstrated experience using a variety of precision measuring instruments and test equipment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of tool manufacturing processes, tool setting processes and ability to use a variety of technical instruments and devices.
• Ability to read drawings and prints.

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.